Other medical experts such as Dr. Manfred Grief-fenstein say several red flags have been raised in this account. Bolzan's statements are a violation of bedrock principles that state old memories are less likely to go away than newer ones from brain damage.

In 2002, the former lineman filed for bankruptcy and has had to deal with six lawsuits against his private jet leasing company over the last 10 years.

Bolzman, 49, received an undisclosed sum from a lawsuit against the building where he fell by claiming the accident was caused by an 'oily substance on the floor.'

The New England Patriots picked Bozman in the 9th round of the 1984 NFL Draft, but he was released before the season. He was picked up by the Cleveland Browns in 1985 along with the Memphis Showboats of the USFL before retiring in 1986.